Maldives releases 21 Sri Lankan fishermen

1 month ago

Maldives has released 21 Sri Lankan fisherman apprehended fishing illegally in the Maldives Exclusive Economic Zone. Sri Lankan press report the fishermen, who were arrested from the Maldives EEZ in February, returned home to Sri Lanka following their release on April 11. The release of the fishermen was secured following negotiations between Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Maldivian authorities, reports